Ancient China

NAME_____________________________________ DATE _____________________ Ancient China Webquest Please read CAREFULLY. 1) What is the name of the first Chinese dynasty? The name of the first Chinese dynasty is the Xia Dynasty 2) At this time, what kind of writing was done in China? During this time, writing in China was primarily done using oracle bones, which were inscribed with divination texts and used for communication with ancestral spirits 3) How did people travel during this time? People traveled during this time primarily by foot or on domesticated animals such as horses or oxen. There were also early forms of wheeled vehicles used for transportation 4) What kind of metal was developed during this first dynasty? The first metal developed during the Xia Dynasty was bronze, which was used for making weapons, tools, and ceremonial objects 5) What is the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built along the northern borders of China to protect against invasions from nomadic tribes 6) Who built the Great Wall? The construction of the Great Wall was initiated by various Chinese dynasties over centuries, but the most famous sections were built during the Qin Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty 7) What is the Great Wall made of? The Great Wall is made of various materials, including stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials available in the local regions where it was constructed 1 8) How long is the Great Wall? The total length of the Great Wall of China, including all its branches and sections, is estimated to be around 13,170 miles (21,196 kilometers) 9) Why was the Great Wall built? The Great Wall was built primarily for defense purposes, to protect the Chinese states and empires from invasions by nomadic tribes from the north 10) What dynasty or dynasties worked on the Great Wall? The Qin Dynasty, under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, initiated the construction of the earliest version of the Great Wall, while significant expansions and renovations were carried out during the Ming Dynasty 11) What are China’s two most important rivers? China's two most important rivers are the Yellow River (Huang He) and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) 12) Describe the terrain in northwest China: The terrain in northwest China is characterized by arid and desert landscapes, including regions such as the Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert 13) What major land feature is in western China? A major land feature in western China is the Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the "Roof of the Worl” 14) What kind of crop is grown in southern China? Rice is a major crop grown in southern China, particularly in regions with suitable climate and water conditions for rice cultivation 15) Who was Confucius and when was he born? Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Kong Fuzi, was a Chinese philosopher and educator born in 551 BCE during the Spring and Autumn Period 2 16) When did Buddhism begin? Buddhism began around the 5th century BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, attained enlightenment in India 17) What is Buddhism? Buddhism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, or Buddha, which emphasize principles such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path aimed at achieving enlightenment and liberation from suffering 18) In 1300 B.C., what was the capital of Shang? In 1300 BCE, the capital of the Shang Dynasty was located at a city known as Yin, which is believed to be present-day Anyang in Henan Province, China 19) What major event happened in 770 B.C.? In 770 BCE, the Zhou Dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty, marking a significant event in Chinese history known as the Western Zhou Period 3